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Aruba Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 10.0%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Eunice Thirikwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable hotel networking enhances return on investment with valuable modular features
There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches. For instance, the distributor in our country cannot sell to neighboring countries, creating complications in project execution. Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial. Also, the SFP modules are significantly more expensive than industry peers, which affects cost-effectiveness.
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Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well
I use this solution with VxRail I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well. In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems. In the future, I…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is slightly more price effective than Juniper and it has a slightly larger range."
"With Aruba, I like its stability and lifetime warranty."
"The most valuable aspect for our organization is the CX. It's wonderful."
"It is pretty easy to implement the product."
"It is a very good device for our company. It is stable and very scalable."
"The cloud configuration is the most valuable feature of this solution. Watching in the cloud, propagating the actual devices themselves and the management of devices that are remote."
"One of the most valuable features of Aruba Switches is the security and cybersecurity features they have."
"Aruba offers better options when it comes to the area of scalability compared to what Cisco offers. Aruba has a better graphical user interface that helps users with the configuration part."
"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."
 

Cons

"My experience with Aruba's account manager hasn't been the greatest."
"The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved."
"I do not have any significant suggestions for improvement from my use."
"Aruba Switches don't need licenses to activate features and work straight out of the box, which is an advantage over some competitors. This implies less room for complaints compared with other solutions."
"Aruba's website should be localized to support the Indonesian language. The content of their website and the help desk should be in the Indonesian language."
"The software materials could be improved."
"The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations."
"Aruba's operating system changes with every version."
"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco."
"Our customers may want better pricing but we are a reseller and a partner, and the pricing that we get is good."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
"Aruba Switches are very expensive."
"The price of these switches is high."
"The price of the solution is fair."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
Pricing really depends on the model. For instance, a high-end model with Aruba is about five thousand, while another brand, like Huawei, could be half of it.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The only problem with Aruba Switches is the pricing.
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Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
 

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